Indian leaders condemn blasts

New Delhi: The president, vice-president, prime minister and main opposition leader condemned the serial blasts that ripped through Assam.

President Pratibha Patil said such "acts are condemnable and there is no place for violence in our society".

"At this moment all of us should stand united against divisive forces in the country," she said.

Vice-president Hamid Ansari said: "Such terrorist acts coinciding with the festive season are intended to disturb social harmony and I urge all citizens to unite in combating this scourge."

He expressed his sympathy for the families of those killed and injured.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said : "Such barbaric acts targeting innocent men, women and children only highlight the desperation and cowardice of those responsible."